Stomach virus???

The stomach virus has officially hit my house. My DD (dear daughter) was vomiting throughout the day and now my DH (dear husband) is starting to not feel well. Has anyone had experience with a stomach virus on top of the HG? I’m doing ok so far...but I’ve been the primary cleaning lady and cuddle source for my daughter all day and I’m not naive about how contagious these viruses can be. I feel like I’m just standing by, washing puked-on laundry and waiting for the symptoms to begin. Any tips about how to survive it when it hits on top of my normal HG symptoms would be so helpful. I’m so scared! 😞Thanks!

Just try to stay hydrated... I’d be doubling up on vitamin c right now, and...

Posted
02/04/2018

Just try to stay hydrated... I’d be doubling up on vitamin c right now, and I’m a stickler for Clorox wipes. All door handles, remote, steering wheel, etc. stay healthy oh and throw away everyone’s toothbrush.

Oh great idea! I’ve been so busy cleaning and disinfecting...I completely overlooked the toothbrushes! I’m definitely keeping my vitamins and fluids going as much as I can stomach with the HG and praying that Clorox does it’s job to protect the rest of us! Just hard when you’re Mom and automatically in the line of fire 🤢

My Dd has a stomach bug in December. Somehow DH missed it and if I had it I...

Posted
02/04/2018

My Dd has a stomach bug in December. Somehow DH missed it and if I had it I couldn’t tell a difference. I hope it gives you a pass.

So lucky you guys missed it!!! Although I agree, it can be pretty hard to tell the difference between HG and a stomach bug sometimes. Hopefully we will have the same good luck that you guys did and my little girl is on the mend soon!

I had the stomach flu over top of HG in my 2nd pregnancy. I'm not going to lie to you. It was hard. However, if it happens, you will get through it. I would recommend scheduling an IV right after your symptoms subside. Dehydration makes the symptoms of HG worse, so there is no need to suffer while you try to re-hydrate yourself. Get an IV right away. I'm on HG pregnancy #3 (not planned, but here we are!), and this time I've cut straight to the chase and have been getting weekly therapeutic IVs since week 5 or 6. It has helped SO (significant other) much. So I definitely would get an IV after ANY event that dehydrates you while you are dealing with HG. Good luck! I hope this whole thing passes over you unscathed!

I had the stomach flu over top of HG in my 2nd pregnancy. I'm not going...

Posted
02/05/2018

I had the stomach flu over top of HG in my 2nd pregnancy. I'm not going to lie to you. It was hard. However, if it happens, you will get through it. I would recommend scheduling an IV right after your symptoms subside. Dehydration makes the symptoms of HG worse, so there is no need to suffer while you try to re-hydrate yourself. Get an IV right away. I'm on HG pregnancy #3 (not planned, but here we are!), and this time I've cut straight to the chase and have been getting weekly therapeutic IVs since week 5 or 6. It has helped SO much. So I definitely would get an IV after ANY event that dehydrates you while you are dealing with HG. Good luck! I hope this whole thing passes over you unscathed!

Thank you!!! My DD (dear daughter) is finally doing better today, so just bracing ourselves for symptoms to start. IV’s to rehydrate was definitely something I was thinking...so I’m glad it worked for you!

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